Shipping/ Receiving Clerk - Lowell, United States - Fortis Life Sciences

Description

Position Summary

Empirical Bioscience, a division of Fortis Life Sciences is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fortis partners with diagnostics and life sciences companies to design, validate, and manufacture solutions to solve their complex development problems. Fortis' tailored approach and end-to-end capabilities accelerate the work of its customers as they bring the next generation of medicines and diagnostics to market. Fortis serves a global customer base and has offices across the world including four R&D sites and three GMP and ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing facilities in North America.

The Shipper/Receiver Clerk position will be responsible for handling the shipping and receiving activities within our company, ensuring the timely and accurate movement of materials and products.

What You Will Do

• Prepare shipments for outgoing orders, including picking, packing, and labeling of products.
• Work closely with the Supply chain specialist, service providers, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
• Coordinate with carriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and documentation requirements.
• Generate shipping labels and maintain accurate shipping records.
• Receive incoming shipments of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Inspect deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Verify quantities and check for any damages or discrepancies.
• Document receipt of materials in the inventory management system.
• Maintain organized and efficient storage of materials and products in the warehouse.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to relevant departments.
• Assist in quality control inspections of incoming materials and finished products.
• Report any quality issues or deviations to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of warehouse and shipping/receiving areas.
• Follow all relevant regulations and procedures for handling, storing, and shipping materials.
• Other shipping/ receiving-related tasks (as required)

Who You Are & What You Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Scanning and sorting incoming and outgoing stock
• Receiving, stocking, and stacking
• Pulling, packing, and loading
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency
• Able to work independently and within a team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift up to 50lbs; and use their hands.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, a college degree in a logistics discipline or equivalent with 1-2 years of relevant industry experience.
• 6 months of logistics, retail, or customer service experience
• Experience with the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs (good to have)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word required.
• Demonstrated organizational abilities and proven attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer

We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: "Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow's Science Today" is complemented by our core values (EXCITE):

Excellence – We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no "band-aids"

Customer First – We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.

Integrity – We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.

Trust – We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.

Entrepreneurship – We encourage smart risk-taking. We value novel mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.

Fortis provides a competitive salary, success-sharing bonus plan, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States.